Dietary Requirements in CKD Flashcards
1
Q
7 functions of the kidneys (A WET BED)
A
Acid base balance maintaining Water balance maintaining Electrolyte balance Toxin removal Blood pressure control EPO making D vitamin metabolism
2
Q
Role of nutrition in CKD
A
Nutritional interventions slow disease progression independent of uremia
Low cost means to help lower burden of disease
3
Q
What kind of salt diet should CKD patients be on?
A
Low sodium diet for all
4
Q
Sarcopenia
A
Slowing own and breakdown of muscle tissue
Not rapid like cachexia
Many factors cause it
